This course will cover the major approaches and controversies in the study of modern Muslim societies and emphasise methods of analysis and critical thinking. While dealing with broad themes such as colonialism, nationalism, social change and globalisation, the course will evaluate the social ad political significance of theological debates and normative change in Islam. In the process a range of the major works on modern Islam, drawn principally from the social sciences and history but also including the literature on Orientalism and its critics, will be categorised and evaluated.
This course will introduce students to the major approaches and controversies in the study of modern Muslim societies and modern Islam. These will be principally drawn from the social sciences, but will also cover historiography and Orientalism and its critics.
It will also acquaint students with major issues in the study of modern Islam, illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of particular analytical approaches.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
In this course students will develop or extend their knowledge and understanding of:
1. key issues in contemporary Muslim societies and of the academic material on them;
2. the social and political significance of theological debates and normative change in Islam;
3. research methods, strategies, and ethics that are of relevance to the social scientific study of Muslim societies; and
4. the content and analytical frameworks of a select group of readings.
Indicative Assessment
1 x 4,000 - 5,000 word essay 50%
1 in class presentation 10%
1 x 3 Hr end of semester exam 40%
With the agreement of the course convener, students may request a variation to the assessment procedure if they are studying from outside Canberra and/or they are in full-time employment and expect especially heavy work obligations during the semester or are likely to have to travel for an extended period for work. Such varied assessment must remain consistent with the College's Guidelines for Word Limits on Assessment (http://cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/rules-and-policies).
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
The course will be delivered on campus through one two-hour seminar per week for 13 weeks. Lecture notes and additional readings will be placed on WebCT, thus allowing students flexibility in accessing materials.Preliminary Reading
Ernst, C.W. Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2004.
Lewis, B. Islam in History: Ideas, Peoples and Events in the Middle East, Chicago: Open Court, rev. edn., 1993.
Lockman, Z. Contending Visions of the Middle East: The History and Politics of Orientalism. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4680 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
